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Web-based Configuration Utility

To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such

as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router

(192.168.0.1).

If you selected

Cancel Setup

on the Quick Setup Wizard

page, you will be directed to this screen.

Select

Admin

from the drop-down menu and then enter

your password. Leave the password blank by default.

If you get a

Page Cannot be Displayed

error, please refer

to the

Troubleshooting

section for assistance.

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Internet Connection Setup

Select the Internet Connection you would like to use.

Click

Manual.Internet.Connection.Setup

to configure your

connection manually and continue on pg 18.

If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet

using the wizard, click

Internet.Connection.Setup.Wizard

.

You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard section on

pg 13.

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Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.

The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service

Provider.)

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface

MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you

change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

You can use

the

Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address

button to replace the Internet port’s

MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

DNS Servers:

MTU:

MAC Address:

Internet Setup

Static (assigned by ISP)

Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask,

gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which

are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.

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Select

Dynamic.IP.(DHCP)

to obtain IP Address information automatically from your

ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option

is commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox.

Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet performance by

getting you the information and web pages you are looking for faster and more reliably.

In addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo

mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time.

Disclaimer:

D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and

operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.

The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are

not sure.

Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.

Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These

addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you did

not specifically receive these from your ISP.

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance

with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on

the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

You can use the

Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.

Address

button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

My Internet

Connection:

Enable

Advanced

DNS Service:

Host Name:

MAC Address:

Dynamic (Cable)

Primary/

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU:

Use Unicasting:

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Select

PPPoE.(Username/Password)

from the drop-down menu.

Select

Static.IP

if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,

gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select

Dynamic

.

Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Select either

Always-on

,

On-Demand

, or

Manual

.

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is

maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only).

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal

performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC

address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

You can use the

Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address

button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your

Ethernet card.

My Internet

Connection:

Address Mode:

IP Address:

User Name:

Password:

Service Name:

Reconnect

Mode:

Maximum Idle

Time:

DNS Addresses:

MTU:

MAC Address:

Internet Setup

PPPoE (DSL)

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a

username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your

computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.